Career Development Basics (ASTD Training Basics Series) by Kroth, Michael, Christensen, McKay (2009) Paperback

by Michael Kroth

Here’s the basic primer on how to grow the “right people who are already on the bus” in your organization. This new book will empower training and development leaders with the necessary tools and understanding to become catalysts for bringing a career development focus to their organizations by implementing three success making career development part of the strategic planning process and extending it across organizational boundaries, sustain the career development focus, regardless of budget, economic, and short-term profit goals, and rewarding managers and leaders who help others reach their goals.Table of ContentsCh. 1: Career Development –Whose Responsibility Is It?Ch. 2: The Right Person for Every Job and the Right Job for Every PersonCh. 3: Key Career Development Strategies for Every OrganizationCh. 4: The Key to a Career Development CultureCh. 5: Taking ResponsibilityCh. 6: Does Age Matter?Ch. 7: The 1-2 Using Performance Reviews and Recognition toEnhance Career Development.Ch. 8: Connecting with “Why?”References/Index Michael Kroth and McKay ChristensenMichael Kroth is an Assistant Professor at the University of Idaho in Adult and Organizational learning. As a long-time internal consultant, he developed and administered corporate-level leadership development and succession planning programs. He presents regularly at conferences, both in the US and internationally. He has two previously published titles, The Manager as Motivator, and Transforming The Five Keys to Achieving Trust, Commitment, and Passion in the Workplace. Kroth resides in Boise, Idaho, USA.McKay Christensen is the Executive Vice-President of Melaleuca, inc., an $850-million international consumer products company with more than 3,300 employees. In this and other leadership roles with several Fortune 500 companies, McKay has walked his talk when it comes to career development and leadership. He lives in Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA.

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First published April 26, 2009